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Shoe Carnival Q3 2026 earnings summary

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Q3 2026 earnings summary20 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q3 net sales reached $297.2 million, with EPS at $0.53, both exceeding expectations, though net income declined from $19.2 million to $14.6 million due to $0.22 per share in rebanner investments.

  • Shoe Station banner outperformed with 5.3% net sales growth and margin expansion, while Shoe Carnival sales declined 5.2%.

  • The company is progressing with its One Banner Strategy, aiming for over 90% of stores to operate as Shoe Station by end of fiscal 2028, unlocking $20 million in annual cost savings and $100 million in working capital.

  • Rogan's acquisition fully integrated into Shoe Station, contributing over $21 million in net sales.

  • Board approved a corporate name change to Shoe Station Group, pending shareholder approval in June 2026.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit margin expanded 160 basis points year-over-year to 37.6%, with merchandise margin up 190 basis points.

  • SG&A was $93.2 million (31.3% of sales), up from $85.9 million (28% of sales) last year, mainly due to rebanner investments.

  • Net income for Q3 was $14.6 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, down from $19.2 million, or $0.70 per share last year.

  • Ended Q3 with $107.7 million in cash and securities, debt-free, and $99–$100 million available credit.

  • Year-to-date capital expenditures were $38.3 million, mainly for store rebanners and remodels.

Outlook and guidance

  • Reaffirmed full-year net sales guidance of $1.12–$1.15 billion and raised full-year EPS guidance to $1.80–$2.10.

  • Q4 net sales expected at $240–$270 million, with EPS of $0.25–$0.30.

  • Fiscal 2026 will be an investment year with continued rebanner costs ($25–$35 million), flat to down sales, and lower EPS than 2025; growth expected to resume in 2027 and accelerate in 2028.

  • By end of fiscal 2027, expect $20 million in annual cost savings, $100 million in working capital freed, and EPS growth.

  • Capital expenditures for 2025 projected at $45–$55 million, with similar levels expected in 2026.

Plan for remaining Shoe Carnival stores
Key drivers of FY26 EPS decline
Allocation of $20M annual cost savings
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Shoe Carnival, Inc., an athletic and casual footwear retailer, provides various dress, casual, and athletic footwear products for men, women, and children in the United States. The company offers national brand products in dress, casual, and athletic footwear categories for men, women, girls, boys, and infants. It also provides non-athletic footwear that include boots; sandals; clogs; mules; slippers; wedges; socks; and handbags. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

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